Becks thrilled but nervous at Only Fools and Horses appearance

HORSING AROUND: Becks joins Sir David and Nicholas for special sketch [BBC]

“I’ve never done anything like this before, especially with two people I’m really in awe of and have been for many years”

David Beckham

The football legend is a big fan of the BBC comedy and jumped at the chance of a role in the show.

And, despite getting 115 caps for England and playing for giants including Manchester United and Real Madrid, he says his biggest thrill was acting alongside Del Boy and Rodney in a sketch for Sport Relief.

Becks, 38, said: “I can die a happy man. I’m a huge fan of the show. I have been for many years, as far back as I can remember.

“Being from the East End of London, it’s what I was brought up on.”

And he says he was more nervous about meeting actors Sir David Jason, 74, who plays Del Boy, and Nicholas Lyndhurst, 52, who plays Rodney, than they were about meeting him.

He told Radio Times: “The day of filming started off with a slightly sleepless night, going over my script.

“The thought of being on set with Nicholas and David was obviously very nerve-racking. I woke up that morning with my script on my chest.

FOCUSED: Becks tried to blend into the crowd in a market scene [BBC]

“I’ve never done anything like this before, especially with two people I’m really in awe of and have been for many years.

“It wasn’t just about learning the script, it was about delivering it – and saying the right things at the right time.”

Only Fools And Horses looked gone for good in 2011 when its creator and writer John Sullivan died of pneumonia aged 64.

However Becks was instrumental in bringing it back one last time.

He approached charity bosses last year and asked if there was any chance he could join forces with lovable market traders the Trotters for the fund-raiser.

John Sullivan’s sons Jim and Dan were tasked with writing the sketch.

Jim said: “We were surprised and flattered but a little hesitant at first.

“However, with Sport Relief being such a worthy cause, we knew that Dad would approve.”

The sketch will air on Sport Relief Night on BBC One on Friday March 21.